Thailand, Nov. 19 -- Thales has been a partner to the Royal Thai Navy for the last 50 years, since the first radars were contracted for the Tapi class frigates. With its established track record and numerous solutions from sensors to integrated combat systems for various vessels of RTN's fleet, Thales is an integral partner to the RTN and celebrates the successful delivery of two major naval projects this year.
Modernising and extending Royal Thai Navy's minehunting capabilities
On the 11th of June 2019, Thales delivered two modernised and upgraded minehunting vessels to the Royal Thai Navy. Built in the 1980s, HTMS Bang Rachan and HTMS Nong Sarai began their transformation in April 2016 when Thales was appointed as prime contractor for t...